No, this is not about the conviction of the Pirate Bay founders.
What are the origins of the Somalian pirates?
According to the Independent the destruction of the Somali environment by illegal dumping of toxic (nuclear?) waste, possibly by Italian maffiosi. By illegal factory fishing in the Somali water, destroying the food supply of the fishermen and their families. Some of them started to get out there in small boats to prevent this: local heros.
Now we are seeing professional gangsters, which is easy to condemn. But I find this story about the origins both easy to believe and disturbing to think about…..
About Herman
Herman Wagter is one of the founders and co-editor of Dadamotive. His work as interim manager and consultant (Citynet Amsterdam/Fiber-to-the-Home, Platform Sustainable Mobility) has involved him directly in the impact of hyperconnectivity and sustainability on society. As an independent agent and "mobile warrior" he has experienced the pro's and con's of how organizations and projects can be structured, and what the effects on the final result can be. In his opinion we are entering an era of profound change, driven by these fundamental forces. Following the trends, discovering the fun and debunking the half-truths is a passion he likes to share with others.
